The Bay of Islands offers some of the best sea kayaking in New Zealand − Bay Beach Hire specialises in sea kayak tours and rentals. We provide modern single and double sea kayaks and safety equipment, selected for comfort, stability, sea worthiness and performance.Weve also got sit o…

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...The Bay of Islands is sometimes known as 'The Winterless North' - although that's a bit tongue-in-cheek it is true that the weather in this part of Northland is usually mild in the winter and hot in the summer. The weather is one reason why the Bay is a popular destination for outdoors activities and families looking f...

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ALMOST ninety years ago an adventurer who was also one of the world's most popular authors rounded the headland of Cape Brett in what has been termed "the edge of the world", dolphins leaping through the crystal bow wave as he sailed past fabulous tropical islands. Zane Grey, whose tales of the Wild West have captiv...

Whangarei challenges City of Sails title − Northland Independent Community

over a year ago: 7th August 2007
...Whangarei challenges City of Sails titleNorthland Independent Community, New Zealand − 15 minutes agoOther racing will be held in the Bay of Islands, Opua, Kerikeri and Taipa as well as throughout the country. Every vessel that participates will receive a......

From Beach to Sun drenched Beach

over a year ago: 18th March 2008
...But we had to reach the Bay of Islands. Paihia is where our cruise departs from but it is more than just a pretty place. It is also home to Waitangi − the birthplace of New Zealand as a nation. Sounds cheesy, and it is.......

Bay of Islands and 90 Mile Beach and Auckland

over a year ago: 3rd April 2007
...We then drove to the southern end of the 90 mile beach which stretches to the northern tip of New Zealand. You can drive up the beach in your car to the top but we didnt do this because we only had one day. We stayed at the southern......

New Zealand

over a year ago: 1st July 2006
...From Paihia we went on a Northern Exposure tour. This takes you to Cape Reinga which is the very northern tip of the north island. On the way we drove down Ninety Mile Beach which is so amazing. Itsa massive beach with sand dunes at......

Born in the 80s

today: 29th March 2020
...More specifically, I am in Paihia at the Mayfair Lodge, and for those of you who dont already know, this is the beach town i livedworked in when I spent time in New Zealand two years ago it is SO SO SO SO SO good to be here...

A Day in the Bay

over a year ago: 13th July 2008
...I arrived in Paihia Tuesday afternoon and checked into a little place called the Pickled Parrot. The weather was beautiful and I just relaxed and went for a walk along the beach. On Thursday, I took a boat ride out into the Bay of......